Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dioscoreales
Genus:
Species:
weberbaueri
ID:
397421

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Knuth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 205 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000396753



Common Names

  • Dioscorea weberbaueri
  • Weberbauer's Yam
  • Weberbauer's Dioscorea


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Description

Dioscorea weberbaueri (also called Dioscorea weberbaueri, among many other common names) is a species of tree in the family Dioscoreaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dioscorea weberbaueri is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dioscorea weberbaueri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dioscorea weberbaueri is a perennial herb that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division can be done in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Dioscorea weberbaueri

Dioscorea weberbaueri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Dioscorea weberbaueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dioscorea weberbaueri?

Dioscorea weberbaueri

What is the common name of Dioscorea weberbaueri?

Weberbauer's Yam

Where is Dioscorea weberbaueri found?

It is found in South America

Species in the Dioscorea genus

Dioscorea abysmophila, Dioscorea abyssinica, Dioscorea acanthogene, Dioscorea acerifolia, Dioscorea acuminata, Dioscorea adenantha, Dioscorea aesculifolia, Dioscorea aguilarii, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea alatipes, Dioscorea althaeoides, Dioscorea amaranthoides, Dioscorea amazonum, Dioscorea amoena, Dioscorea analalavensis, Dioscorea ancachsensis, Dioscorea andina, Dioscorea andromedusae, Dioscorea anomala, Dioscorea antaly, Dioscorea antucoana, Dioscorea arachidna, Dioscorea araucana, Dioscorea arcuatinervis, Dioscorea argyrogyna, Dioscorea arifolia, Dioscorea aristolochiifolia, Dioscorea asclepiadea, Dioscorea aspera, Dioscorea aspersa, Dioscorea asperula, Dioscorea asteriscus, Dioscorea atrescens, Dioscorea auriculata, Dioscorea bahiensis, Dioscorea balcanica, Dioscorea bancana, Dioscorea banzhuana, Dioscorea bartlettii, Dioscorea basiclavicaulis, Dioscorea baya, Dioscorea beecheyi, Dioscorea belophylla, Dioscorea bemandry, Dioscorea bemarivensis, Dioscorea benthamii, Dioscorea berenicea, Dioscorea bermejensis, Dioscorea bernoulliana, Dioscorea besseriana,

Species in the Dioscoreaceae family

Dioscorea abysmophila, Dioscorea abyssinica, Dioscorea acanthogene, Dioscorea acerifolia, Dioscorea acuminata, Dioscorea adenantha, Dioscorea aesculifolia, Dioscorea aguilarii, Dioscorea alata, Dioscorea alatipes, Dioscorea althaeoides, Dioscorea amaranthoides, Dioscorea amazonum, Dioscorea amoena, Dioscorea analalavensis, Dioscorea ancachsensis, Dioscorea andina, Dioscorea andromedusae, Dioscorea anomala, Dioscorea antaly, Dioscorea antucoana, Dioscorea arachidna, Dioscorea araucana, Dioscorea arcuatinervis, Dioscorea argyrogyna, Dioscorea arifolia, Dioscorea aristolochiifolia, Dioscorea asclepiadea, Dioscorea aspera, Dioscorea aspersa, Dioscorea asperula, Dioscorea asteriscus, Dioscorea atrescens, Dioscorea auriculata, Dioscorea bahiensis, Dioscorea balcanica, Dioscorea bancana, Dioscorea banzhuana, Dioscorea bartlettii, Dioscorea basiclavicaulis, Dioscorea baya, Dioscorea beecheyi, Dioscorea belophylla, Dioscorea bemandry, Dioscorea bemarivensis, Dioscorea benthamii, Dioscorea berenicea, Dioscorea bermejensis, Dioscorea bernoulliana, Dioscorea besseriana,

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